Zentis Osaka has offered guests encounters with inspiring experiences through its event series ‘Zentis Craftsmanship’ hosting various workshops with artisans and craftsmen. This year we focus on the craft of bartending, featuring Japanese whiskies and Highball – one of the most popular cocktails in Japan’s drinking culture.

While learning about the history and distinctiveness of Japanese whisky, guests will experience making their own Highball with guidance from award-winning bartenders Norihiko Furuse and Yuji Otomo from UPSTAIRZ Lounge, Bar, Restaurant. The bartenders will be serving the same cocktail to allow comparison on how technique transforms the simple concoction of soda and whisky. A tasting session of three prominent whiskies – Yamazaki 12 Years Old, Hakushu 12 Years Old and Hibiki 21 Years Old – will also be held.

About ‘Zentis Craftsmanship’

‘Zentis Craftsmanship’ is a series of events focusing on providing guests with opportunities to learn firsthand about local crafts and various skills. Past events include workshops on how to hand-roast and hand-drip coffee from fresh beans, learning about the traditional art of kintsugi mending broken ceramics, and creating sustainable flower arrangements using flowers that were otherwise destined to be discarded.

Zentis Craftsmanship: Bartending Activity Details

Dates

Twice a month from February through October, 2025
For February: 8 (Sat.) & 23 (Sun.)
For March: 9 (Sun.) & 22 (Sat.)
*Dates for April and onwards will be posted on this page once determined.
*Maximum of 4 participants per day.
*Participants must be 20 years old or older.

Hours

5:00 pm – 6:00 pm

Place

Bar at Zentis Osaka 2nd floor UPSTAIRZ Lounge, Bar, Restaurant

Price

JPY 14,520 (inclusive of 10％ service charge & consumption tax)

Details

– Introduction to Japanese whisky and Highball
– Highball-making demonstration by bartender
– Highball-making experience by guests
– Whisky tasting session
*Whisky used for Highball will be Hibiki Japanese Harmony, whiskies for tasting session will be Yamazaki 12 Years Old, Hakushu 12 Years Old and Hibiki 21 Years Old.
*Activity will be held in English and Japanese.

Reservations and Inquiries

Email　reservations.osaka@zentishotels.com
Tel: +81-6-4796-0111